§ 8175-5.13.9.2. Location.

Signs are subject to the structural setbacks set forth in Section 8175-2; the setback shall be measured from the property line to the outermost projection of the sign structure on the side where the setback is being measured. Exceptions are as follows:

a.

On-site temporary freestanding signs three (3) feet or less in height may be located within a setback adjacent to a street.

b.

A sign attached to an existing wall or fence is exempt from the setback requirements, provided that the sign does not project beyond any edge of such wall or fence.

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c.

Clear Sight Triangles—No sign shall be erected within a clear sight triangle unless such sign, in compliance with the provisions of this Article, is less than three (3) feet and no part of its means of support has a single or combined horizontal cross section exceeding twelve (12) inches (see Section 8175-3.8.3).

d.

Public Rights-of-Way—No sign shall be placed within a public right-of-way except for the following:

1.

Road and locational signs.

2.

Bus stop signs installed by a public transit agency.

3.

Informational signs of a public utility regarding its lines, pipes, poles or other facilities.

4.

Emergency warning signs erected by a governmental agency, a public utility company, or a contractor doing authorized work within the public right-of-way.

Installation of any new sign within a state or County right-of-way shall not interfere with the public's right of access to the coast. Any sign that has the potential to interfere with the public's right of access to the coast shall be approved only where allowed consistent with all other policies and provisions of the Local Coastal Program and shall require a Planned Development Permit and an Encroachment Permit issued by the Transportation Department of the Public Works Agency or by Caltrans if located in the State right-of-way of U.S. Highway 101 or State Highway.

e.

Lots Without Street Frontage—If a lot has no street frontage, the easement providing for access to the lot shall be considered part of said lot for purposes of sign placement.

(Ord. No. 4492, § 3, 6-21-2016)